BRASS - INSTRUMENT FACTS Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the shape of a French Horn
A
Long, long tube, conical in shape that is coiled
2
Q
Modern horns have 4 valves to change the notes. How many did they have when they were invented?
A
4
3
Q
What is the name of the biggest brass instrument?
A
Tuba
4
Q
How many valves does a Tuba have to change the note?
A
Generally 3 to 6
5
Q
When was the trumpet first drawn/when was it invented?
A
1500BC
6
Q
What does a trombone have to change the pitch of its notes?
A
A slide
7
Q
When was the trombone invented?
A
1400s
